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In Legal Terms: Public Funds Private Schools
A recent ruling stated giving pandemic relief funds to private schools for infrastructure improvements is unconstitutional. We’ll learn about this case with one of the attorneys involved Will Bardwell, with Democracy Forward. https://democracyforward.org/team/will-bardwell/
https://democracyforward.org/work/ms-leg-funneling-money/ a 501 c 3 organization
https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/mississippi-judge-blocks-private-schools-taxfunded-grants/
No religious or other sect or sects shall ever control any part of the school or other educational funds of this state; nor shall any funds be appropriated toward the support of any sectarian school, or to any school that at the time of receiving such appropriation is not conducted as a free school. https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/mississippi-constitution/ms-const-art-8-sect-208/
Carson v Macon https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/20-1088
Are you planning or hoping to vote Absentee for the General election in next?
- September 24th – Absentee ballots were available at County Circuit Clerk’s Office.
- November 5th – In-person absentee voting deadline and the County Circuit Clerk’s Office is open until noon for in-person absentee voting.
- November 8th – General Election and Regular Special Election Day. Polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
- November 8th – Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before this date to be valid.
How and who can vote absentee in Mississippi’s General Election in 2 weeks?
- Any person who is temporarily residing outside of their county of residence, and the ballot must be mailed to an address outside the county.
- Any person who has a temporary or permanent physical disability and who, because of such disability, is unable to vote in person without substantial hardship to himself, herself or others, or whose attendance at the voting place could reasonably cause danger to himself, herself or others.
- The parent, spouse or dependent of a person with a temporary or permanent physical disability who is hospitalized outside of his or her county of residence or more than fifty (50) miles distant from his or her residence, if the parent, spouse or dependent will be with such person on election day.
- Any person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older.
https://www.sos.ms.gov/absentee-voting-information
College kids (we hope you planned ahead):
OPTION 1: Keep Your Voter Registration At Your Parents’ Or Guardian’s Home
OPTION 2: Register Or Move Your Registration To Vote At School Residence
https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voting-college-student
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In Legal Terms: White Collar Crimes
42:42|We’re talking about white collar crime today which often involves business owners, executives, accountants, and sometimes even lawyers. Our guest Merrida “Buddy” Coxwell from Coxwell and Associates will help us learn about this type of legal issue. We’re so grateful Mr. Coxwell is able to join us today. His firm, Coxwell and Associates has placed a wealth of information on their website: coxwelllaw.com. There are articles about Criminal defense such as computer crimes and misdemeanor crimes, and posts about personal injury such as construction and product liability.In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: White Collar Crime, Embezzlement, Wire Fraud You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central.How can you learn more about white collar crime? Well, if it’s news that concerns Mississippi it will be reported on by Mississippi Public Broadcasting. We have news reports most every hour of the day at one minutes past the top of the hour. Our website: mpbonline.org has articles to read. If you want our news to come to you – follow mpbonline on social media.We’re the “legal” show on MPB. But if you like us, we’ve got some suggestions for other MPB shows you might like. On Wednesdays at 4pm, The Sit Down with Russ Latino is where complex issues meet real conversations. From politics and policy to culture and community, they break down the news that shapes your world, one sit-down at a time. On Mondays at 5pm @Issue offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling to discuss happenings at the state Capitol.
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00:19|In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights produced by Liz Gill and hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radio Thursdays at 3pm Central.
In Legal Terms 2025
04:59|In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights produced by Liz Gill and hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radio Thursdays at 3pm Central.
In Legal Terms: Ethics in the Afternoon
59:59|We’re excited to join you in the afternoons now. I’m producer Liz Gill with Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Think Radio. Attorney, Adam Kilgore, former General Council with The Mississippi Bar is our host. We’d like to introduce our afternoon listeners to our show. We take calls on our weekly topic. This week: we’re going to learn about Ethics from both the lawyer and the client’s point of view. Our guest today is attorney Francis Springer.It’s a new year. New things are happening at MPB and at our Mississippi Capitol. MPB’s weekly show @Issue has started back up. That’s heard on Mondays at 5pm. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling to discuss happenings at the state Capitol. If you miss the live show, find the podcast or listen at MPBonline.org In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Legal Ethics, Conflict of Interest, Attorney–Client RelationshipThere are always elections coming. But January 9th, 2026 is important date. Absentee ballot applications are available in the Circuit Clerk's Office for the March 10, 2026, Primary Elections. That is for one of our Senate seats – both parties. District 1 – no republican primary but one for the Democratic Party. District 2 – both parties. District 3 neither party. District 4, both parties. MPB has local call in shows where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We’re the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central.
In Legal Terms Classic: Legal Services for Low Incomes
42:57|In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Pro Bono, Pro Se, and IndigentWe’re talking with guests Sam H. Buchanan, Jr., Executive Director MS Center for Legal Services and Ben Thomas Cole II, Executive Director North MS Rural Legal Service about options for legal services for low-income Mississippians.How can you contact our guests? The website and phone number for our guest Sam H. Buchanan, Jr. is MS Center For Legal Services.org and that phone number is (800) 773-1737If you’d like to find more information about Ben Thomas Cole II,’s organization North MS Rural Legal Service the website and phone number are https://nmrls.com/ and the NMRLS Intake Call Center is 1-800-498-1804 Upcoming: 2026 the 60th anniversary of NMRLS
In Legal Terms: Persuasion
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In Legal Terms: Expungements 2025
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In Legal Terms: Bankruptcy
42:42|In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastWe want to bring you information about your legal rights before you need that information and give you the opportunity to ask questions if you are in the middle if it and need direction. Today’s guest is bankruptcy attorney Rachel Coxwell from Coxwell Attorneys. Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: : Debtor / Creditor, Automatic Stay and TrusteeIt’s election day. I don’t know what your ballot looks like – mine has a runoff for coroner. Is there a election where you live? You can check the Secretary of State’s website click on My Election Day to see what’s going on.Where can you learn a little bit more about bankruptcy? Our guest’s website: MississippiBankruptcyHelp.com has blogs with information you might need to know about bankruptcy. We like to talk about your legal rights on our show In Legal Terms – MPB has another show about our laws. @Issue. Look for @Issue when the legislature is back in session next month. @Issue on MPB Think Radio beginning Monday, January 5th, 2026. MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We’re the legal show!You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioTuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.
In Legal Terms Classic: Estate Elder Special Needs Law Answers
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